Senior Border Force Officer – Immigration Compliance Operations

Australian Department of Home Affairs

. Interpret and apply legislation and powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to support immigration compliance .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAustraliaSenior💰 A$88,834 - A$96,829 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in interpreting and applying the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to ensure immigration compliance, while effectively managing caseloads and leading enforcement operations. Strong communication skills and adaptability are essential for success in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Migration Act 1958 (Cth) KnowledgeImmigration Compliance ManagementHigh-Level Written and Verbal CommunicationBaseline Vetting (AGSVA) Security ClearanceUse of Force Permit

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Hard Skills

Desktop InvestigationsStatutory Powers ExerciseCaseload ManagementField Operation LeadershipWarrant Team Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicAdaptabilityProfessionalismTeam ContributionHigh-Pressure Situation Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Working with Children/Vulnerable People CertificationEmployment Suitability Clearance (ESC)Onboarding Check

Industry Keywords

Immigration ComplianceMigrant-Worker SponsorshipCommunity ProtectionMigrant-Worker ExploitationLegislative Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret and apply legislation and powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to support immigration compliance
Conduct desktop investigations into non-compliance with the Migration Act
Manage a caseload of persons of interest within the community and criminal justice system
Under supervisor direction, exercise delegations and statutory powers to detain UNCs and grant, cancel or refuse visas
Lead small field operation teams and warrant teams in enforcement activity
Monitor and enforce immigration compliance with visa conditions, employer and labour-hire intermediary obligations, and migrant-worker sponsorship requirements
Support prevention, compliance and enforcement activities addressing community protection, migrant-worker exploitation and migration-system integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Australian Citizen eligibility
Knowledge of, or ability to gain an understanding of, the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and associated legislation/regulations
Strong work ethic and high degree of determination, adaptability and professionalism
Ability to contribute to high performing teams in a complex legislative environment and high-pressure situations with changing priorities
High-level written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to obtain working with children/vulnerable people certification
Ability to work outside standard hours, on shift work, or provide on-call services
Ability to undertake domestic travel for long periods of time
Successful candidate must obtain and maintain Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance
ABF Workers must obtain and maintain Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC)
Home Affairs Workers must obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check
Some positions may be required to hold or obtain a Use of Force permit
CV and one-page applicant response document required in MS Word or PDF format

Benefits

Comp & perks

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement and operational requirements
Flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position
Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible APS employees required to relocate
Attractive remuneration package
Part-time pro-rata salary arrangements